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What is Integrative Medicine? Integrative medicine is an approach to care that puts the patient at the center and addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a personâs health.
This paper defines integrative medicine and its principles, describes the his-. tory of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in American health care, and discusses the current state and desired future of integrative medical practice. The importance of patient-centered care, patient empowerment, behavior change, continuity of care, outcomes research, and the challenges to successful integra-. tion are discussed. The authors suggest a model for an integrative health care. system grounded in team-based care.